Quilt #108 was given to Joyce Wickham by Mary Duke. I was sewn by Kathy Young
Mary writes:
Joyce Wickham is a single gal. Her father passed away 22 years ago. As he was dying, Joyce promised him that she would take care of her siblings. She has 9 siblings. Two of her brothers have special needs for mental challenges. Both of these brothers are on dialysis and need constant care.
Another brother passed away 14 years ago leaving a wife and 3 children. Joyce's mother died 11 years ago leaving all kinds of unresolved issues. Another sister passed away this last year leaving her only daughter motherless (The father was never around).
I have seen Joyce go above and beyond to fulfill her father's dying wish. Countless babysitting hours, hours upon hours spent making doctors appointments, hours upon hours running to these appointments, visiting on the phone, sending gifts, making quilts and the list goes on.
Joyce has a really good heart. She serves not only her family but also neighbors and friends. The stress of everything has caused her to lose tons of her hair several times. It seems just as her hair starts to fill in, another issue arises causing stress and more hair loss.
So no one is more deserving that Joyce Wickham for Quilt #108.
So much love for this fellow quilter with a true servants heart. Love in the stitches.
